The W.C. Handy Music Festival
Thank you to everyone who attended and made the 40th W.C. Handy Festival possible!
We hope to see you at next year’s W.C. Handy Music Festival- July 22nd through July 31st, 2022.
The 40th Annual W.C. Handy Music Festival in 2021 would not have been possible without financial support each year from:
Colbert and Lauderdale County Commissions
Cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia
Businesses and Individual Festival Friends
Cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia
Businesses and Individual Festival Friends
The W.C. Handy Festival also depends upon the generosity of those who provide in-kind services and very much appreciates the following:
Simpson Wrecker Service for providing truck beds for stages
River City Equipment Rental & Sales, Inc. for the use of the light tree which shined light on Handy Headquarters and our performers at Wilson Park
Muscle Shoals Public Library for use of their hot spot which provided internet access
Cities of Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals for use of city property including parks, streets, a coliseum, an amphitheaters, court house lawns, and even our Handy Headquarters!
Our Street Party Coordinators made it possible for Festival attendees to enjoy music while remaining outdoors for increased protection from Covid spread.
Special thanks and congratulations on successful Street Party events to:
Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, sponsor of the W.C. Handy Street Party on East Poplar
Downtown Florence Alliance & FirstBank, sponsors of the Handy Block Party on Downtown Court
And
Ms. Deidre Thomas who hosted TWO Street parties- Jettsetters Westside Street Party and Apollo at Jetsetters, both on West Mobile
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Finish the last weekend of the festival strong!![]()
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IN TUNE WITH THE OUTDOORS![]()
5-7 pm Alabama Outdoors, 119 North Court Street, Florence![]()
Featuring: Hope & Dylan Stamps![]()
Sponsored by: Alabama Outdoors![]()
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HANDY HAPPY HOURS![]()
5-7 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Max Russell Duo![]()
5-8 pm Superhero Chef, Tuscumbia – Jazz Allstars Tyrone Jackson, Chris Burroughs, Kevin Smith![]()
6-9:30 pm Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – David Phillips Band f/Gary Nichols![]()
6:30-9:30 pm FloBama, Florence – James LeBlanc and the Winchesters![]()
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RHYTHM & BREWS![]()
6-8 pm Singin’ River Brewing, 526 E. College Street, Florence![]()
Music by: DJ Zillion![]()
Cost: $10 (free for Shoals Chamber members)![]()
Info: Register by July 26 for food and drink specials!![]()
Sponsored by: Shoals Chamber, Shoals EDA, Singin’ River Brewing, Taco Mama![]()
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APOLLO AT JETSETTERS![]()
6 pm until Outside 713 West Mobile Street, Florence![]()
Info: Bring your lawn chairs and coolers, food vendors on site.![]()
Featuring: Contestants ($50 entry fee)![]()
Sponsored by: Jetsetters SpaLon, Mitchell’s Bail Bonding, Saints Funeral Home, Aarian White a/k/a Big Perk, MoneyMade Jones,![]()
Anchor Man Nathan Littleton of the Ghetto News, Highlight Media Group, Drea, Green Leaf & Company![]()
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RIVERSIDE JAZZ![]()
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT![]()
6 until McFarland Park, Florence ![]()
Featuring: Chris Garner * John Bull & Skyler Saufley * Smooth Fondu with Nakeva Harrison * Jazz Allstars * Off The Chain![]()
Transportation: Free shuttle from Florence Parking Deck to McFarland Park![]()
Sponsored by: City of Florence![]()
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13TH ANNUAL MASSIVELY COOL INDOOR STREET FESTIVAL![]()
6:30-10:30 pm Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence![]()
Info: Doors open at 5:30 pm, Buffets at 6:30 & 8 pm, Cash Bars all evening. No reserved tables.![]()
Featuring: The Kerry Gilbert Band * Rewind![]()
Cost: $15 with buffet/$10 without buffet (Tickets available at the door and massivelycool.eventbrite.com/)![]()
Sponsored by: Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa * Muscle Shoals Sound Studios * Big River Broadcasting![]()
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COLDWATER JAM AT SPRING PARK![]()
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT![]()
7-9 pm Spring Park, Tuscumbia (in case of rain, Tuscumbia Roundhouse & Depot)![]()
Starring: Chapel Hart!![]()
Also featuring: Anna Kate Warner * Emily White![]()
Cost: Free![]()
Sponsored by: City of Tuscumbia * Singing River Dentistry * PROJECTXYZ * The Southern Gem![]()
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BLUES ON THE BLUFF![]()
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT![]()
7-9 pm Standpipe Park, North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield![]()
Featuring: Doctors, Lawyers & Such![]()
Sponsored by: City of Sheffield * Sheffield Utilities![]()
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PARK ’N SOUL![]()
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT![]()
7-9 pm Wilson Park, Florence (in case of rain, event moved to Gattman Recreation Center, Muscle Shoals)![]()
Featuring: CC Jags![]()
Sponsored by: Cook’s Pest Control![]()
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HANDY MUSICAL NIGHTS![]()
7-10 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Travis Wammack & Snakeman Band![]()
Boiler Room, Florence – Tim Cannon![]()
Rocketzoid S3, 10109 Highway 64, Lexington ($10 cover) – April Michelle Band![]()
7 pm until Birdy’s Sports Grill, Muscle Shoals – Anthony Michael![]()
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8-11 pm Fizz at the Clarion Hotel, Sheffield – Dixie Mafia![]()
On The Rocks, Florence – Kenny P![]()
Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Microwave Dave & The Nukes![]()
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9:30 pm-1 am Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Mississippi Queen![]()
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10:30 pm until FloBama, Florence – Carson Carlisle Band![]()
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Be one of the first to see where the Queen of Soul got her start, with the Aretha Franklin movie “Respect”, starring Jennifer Hudson!The 13th Annual Massively Cool Indoor Street Festival
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Join us for BBQ and Bands - The best of BOTH! FRIDAY, JULY 30![]()
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HANDY MUSICAL LUNCHES![]()
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11 am-2 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Jazz Allstars (Robert Redd, Sue Matthews, Mark Lanter)![]()
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306 Barbeque, Muscle Shoals –Jazz Allstar John McAndrew ![]()
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11:30-2:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Microwave Dave![]()
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DOCUMENTARY: MUSCLE SHOALS![]()
1 pm Featuring: Sponsored by:![]()
Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, 617 U.S. Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia![]()
Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Wilson Pickett, Gregg Allman, Bono, Alicia Keys, and More! Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc.![]()
W.C. HANDY MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES![]()
1 pm Featuring: Sponsored by:![]()
Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, 617 U.S. Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia![]()
St. Louis Blues, movie starring Nat “King” Cole as W.C. Handy Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc.
JOHNNIE TAYLOR TRIBUTE Clarion Hotel, 4900 Hatch Boulevard, Sheffield 8 pm Show begins (doors open at 7 pm) Cost: $15 Advance, $20 at the door Featuring: TJ Hooker Taylor * Diedra, the Alabama Blues Queen & Band * Cadillacs Sponsored by: Debbie Dixon SKB * Holt’s Radiator * SNL * Midgard Storage * Options Wellness Center ![]()
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JETTSETTERS WESTSIDE STREET PARTY 8:30 pm Outside 713 West Mobile Street, Florence Info: Bring your lawn chairs and coolers, food vendors on site. Featuring: Official Clutch Band from Birmingham Sponsored by: Jetsetters SpaLon, Mitchell’s Bail Bonding, Saints Funeral Home, Regional Bail Bonds, Z Meagan Clark-Le’Hayven Ztyles
ROCKIN WITH THE RENAISSANCE![]()
7-9 pm Wilson Park, Florence![]()
Cost: Free![]()
Featuring: Deja Vu![]()
Sponsored by: Pegasus Senior Living
Handy Concession Locations
Colbert County Tourism
719 U.S. Highway 72
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
256-383-0783
Operating Hours
M-F: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Counts Brothers Music
713 Waverly Avenue
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
256-383-7454
Operating Hours
M-F: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sun: Closed
Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa
10 Hightower Place
Florence, AL 35630
256-246-3600
Operating Hours
Sun-Sat: 24-7
Sponsors
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